Compare 30/80 and 35/81
30/80 is smaller than 35/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
30/80 = 30 × 81/80 × 81 = 2430/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
35/81 = 35 × 80/81 × 80 = 2800/6480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2430/6480 < 2800/6480 or 30/80 < 35/81
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